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August 23, 2024

Mastering Metabolic Health

with podcast guest

Dr. Lara Briden

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Dr. Lara Briden is a renowned naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of “Period Repair Manual,” “Hormone Repair Manual,” and her latest book, “Metabolism Repair for Women.” With over 25 years of experience in women’s health, Lara has dedicated her career to helping women understand and navigate hormone-related health issues. She’s also a respected figure in the scientific community, sitting on several advisory boards and authoring peer-reviewed papers.

In this conversation, Lara and I discuss metabolic flexibility and insulin resistance, the foundational elements of metabolic health, signs and symptoms of metabolic inflexibility, health implications of long-term metabolic inflexibility, common misconceptions about blood sugar, societal pressures surrounding weight loss, the need to address underlying health issues to improve overall well-being and metabolic health, and more. Enjoy the episode!

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Highlights

  • Understanding metabolic flexibility and its relationship with overall health
  • Signs and symptoms of metabolic inflexibility
  • The lack of awareness and education about insulin resistance in conventional medicine
  • Insulin resistance versus metabolic dysfunction
  • Causes of low blood sugar
  • Dr. Lara’s approach to testing for insulin resistance
  • Why comprehensive testing is essential
  • Lifestyle, environmental, and epigenetic factors that contribute to blood sugar dysregulation
  • The connection between diet and metabolic health
  • Why you should avoid seed oils
  • The benefits of a whole foods diet
  • The direct relationship between metabolic health and other systems
  • Adverse effects of alcohol on metabolic health
  • The need for a personalized approach to healthcare
  • Learning to trust your body

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Podcast Production: Amazing Gains

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